Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Associate

Dentons US LLP; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Associate to join its growing practice. The attorney will represent creditors, lenders, financial institutions, and businesses in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters while handling state and federal court proceedings, hearings, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, Iowa bar admission, and 3+ years of bankruptcy experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bankruptcy experience focusing on creditor representation and creditors’ rights.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and a desire to grow within a dynamic practice group.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors, lenders, financial institutions, businesses, and other clients in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters.
• Represent clients in bankruptcy, state, and federal court proceedings, including hearings, contested matters, motions, and objections.
• Handle collection matters, including collection litigation, judgments, garnishments, and other post-judgment enforcement proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents; conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Advise clients on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights issues, including claims, automatic stay, dischargeability, preferences, and fraudulent transfers.
• Handle a variety of commercial litigation matters, including contract, business, and financial disputes.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business‑focused legal advice.
• Independently manage assigned matters while collaborating effectively with partners and other attorneys.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Project management

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Iowa bar admission

Job description

Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Associate to join its growing practice. The attorney will represent creditors, lenders, financial institutions, and businesses in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters while handling state and federal court proceedings, hearings, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, Iowa bar admission, and 3+ years of bankruptcy experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.